The Future of Mattress Manufacturing Automation
To err is undoubtedly human. Machines are great for industry because there’s little to no room for error, making them highly accurate, dependable and safe. Not only that, but you can cut on costs because everything is controlled and consistency is guaranteed.
A recent study done by Mattress Portal shows that but automation is a reality that industries cannot escape, including the mattress industry. With advances in robotics, the internet of things and artificial intelligence, we’re yet to see the manufacturing process become more and more automated.
Total Automation
Already we’re seeing factories where machines do most of the work. In the automobile industry, for example, we observe how humans act as mere assistants to machines that do most of the heavy-lifting. Duties carried out by humans involve administration and quality control but we just might see additional automation towards this end as well.
For now, humans are very much part of the manufacturing process, with many machines under human supervision and with many of them taking orders from their meaty masters. As Artificial Intelligence improves in leaps and bounds, there won’t be a need for people to physically keep on checking on the machines; this will all be done from a distance by way of computing.
From the assembly line, to packaging and buying mattresses online, we’re sure to see automation play a pivotal part in mattress-making from now on. Don’t be surprised if one day your mattress is delivered in a self-driving car and offloaded by a robot. This is where we are headed and the sooner we come to terms with that, the better.
No More Faulty Mattresses
Discovering a fault in a product after a long time can cost manufacturers serious money. With the help of AI however, a fault can be detected sooner rather than later, saving mattress makers all the trouble of having to recall that which is flawed.
Not only can a recall cost a business money, it can tarnish the reputation of that company or brand, weakening investor confidence and discouraging potential and repeat customers. Excellence and reliability can be expected as mattress manufacturers make strides towards total automation.
Revised Expenses
There are costs that only exist because of human involvement in the manufacturing process. Automation speaks of efficiency; doing the most with the least you have.
Consider all the safety equipment that companies spend on factory workers, all the money gone into sanitation, lighting and air conditioning; all of this will be a thing of the past as mattress manufacturers lean towards automation.
Not only will they save money, they’ll be contributing to sustainable development as energy will be saved.
Artificial Intelligence: the Mattress industry’s Best Friend
Computers offer convenience. It’s like delegating all your difficult tasks to someone who doesn’t need a lunch break; you can still get things done without wasting too much time, too much energy and too many resources. Developments such as machine learning software will help automated structures to adapt to their surroundings, saving the industry all the trouble of having to prepare a suitable working environment.
This will result in increased production and lowered risk exposure. In this way, machines can also learn to work with people better; giving living, breathing workers new purpose as opposed to merely taking their jobs.
Machine learning is set to improve the way machines operate, both in terms of speed and interaction. Not only will machines work with humans better, their interaction and collaboration among each other is set to be enhanced. Machines will teach each other and find ways to work better together, saving manufacturers the energy of trying to get them to work well as a team.
Developments such as sensor technology are sure to be a game changer. The work that engineers do will only be made easier by AI as sensors will be able to pick up any anomalies in the production line.
The quicker you can identify the need for repairs, the cheaper it is for you in the long run. Through advanced data analysis capabilities, AI will be able to tell mattress manufacturers what they need to tweak in their systems in order to produce high-quality mattresses in an efficient way.
Bed And Beyond
As mentioned earlier, this is not the end of people’s jobs. The carpenter of a thousand years ago doesn’t operate the way modern carpenters do. Industries evolve and companies that embrace this sooner often benefit the most.
If you think that Terminator movie will play out in reality, dream on. Automation is a process in which people will be part and parcel, which is quite exciting to be honest.